Jada S. Hodges, RN
Country Club Hills,IL
Summary
Well-qualified Registered Nurse with experience providing quality patient care, triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic nursing procedures. Experienced Skilled, Assisted Living and Dementia Care Lead Nurse. Labor/Delivery, Postpartum and NICU background. Excellent communication, prioritization, organization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment, strong leadership and compassionate nature. Able to apply keen critical thinking skills to reach attainable goals with background in clinical and hospital environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Smith Crossing Rehabilitation
Orland Park, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduce facility readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartis Village
Orland Park, IL
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Care for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Manage admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Document accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administer medications and injections to over 25 patients daily.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Waterford Estates
Hazel Crest, IL
07.2017 - 05.2022
- Provided quality care for over 50 residents daily.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Managed admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Nurse Technician
UI Health NICU
Chicago, IL
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to perform optimized treatment planning and care
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care for over 12 patients each shift.
- Increased patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and output information.
- Maintained records of patient progress and services performed to report changes in patient condition via CERNER.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Mokena, IL06.2023
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
CAAN Academy Of Nursing
Matteson, IL03.2017
Pre-Nursing - Nursing Assistance
South Suburban College
South Holland, IL08.2009
Skills
- Empathy
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Transcribing Orders
- Infection Control
- Treatment Planning
- Medication Management
- Skilled Rehabilitation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Dementia Knowledge
- G-Tube Feedings
- IV Therapy
- Neonatal Care
- OB-GYNE
- Lactation Support
- Pediatric Care
Affiliations
Founder of Bless My Breast Non Profit
Our mission is to educate, empower, encourage and support men and women affected by breast cancer. We strive to maximize early detection and help reduce diagnosis by promoting a healthy lifestyle and providing information to help lower risks of developing breast cancer.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Smith Crossing Rehabilitation
11.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartis Village
05.2022 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Waterford Estates
07.2017 - 05.2022
Nurse Technician
UI Health NICU
04.2015 - 10.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
CAAN Academy Of Nursing
Pre-Nursing - Nursing Assistance
South Suburban College